Looking for a friendly and passionate homemaking coach to help you turn your house into a beautiful and welcoming sanctuary? Look no further! I'm here to share my love for cooking, cleaning, and all things homemaking, and to encourage and inspire you to create a home that's as cozy and comfortable as it is stylish and chic. Whether you're looking for practical tips on cleaning and organizing, or delicious recipes and cooking techniques to impress your family and friends, I've got you covered. So come join me on this journey of creating a home that's truly your own, where you can relax, unwind, and enjoy the simple pleasures of life.
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Summer, as always, seems to be passing by way too quickly! I don't have any more little ones in school (no more homeschooling for me) but two are starting back to college soon and sadly, this summer there was no beach, no day trip, nothing... I keep telling myself there is still time for one little hurrah before the cold and wet weather rolls back in and I'm hoping it happens soon! While I wait for my chance, I like to do something creative and that's what today's email is about. It's decoupaging a plain terracotta pot with a leftover paper napkin and some Mod Podge. It takes an afternoon, costs almost nothing, and turns a boring pot into something you would actually want on a shelf. If your own summer hurrah keeps getting pushed, this is a nice small win in the meantime. Get the details here --> How to Decoupage a Terracotta Pot (or Planter) with Napkins What is the one thing you still want to squeeze in before fall? xo, Mary Beth Love Shopping on Amazon? Shopping with this link is a great way to support this blog (thank YOU!) and you can see items I recommend. P.S. If you have any requests for posts you would like to see more of like recipes, crafts, DIY's, etc., questions, comments, or just want to chat some more, you can hit "reply" to this email and your message will go straight to my inbox. I'd love to hear your thoughts! This post may contain affiliate links, which means that at no additional cost to you, I earn a commission. I only recommend products I use and love. Thank you for your support in keeping these emails coming! |
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Looking for a friendly and passionate homemaking coach to help you turn your house into a beautiful and welcoming sanctuary? Look no further! I'm here to share my love for cooking, cleaning, and all things homemaking, and to encourage and inspire you to create a home that's as cozy and comfortable as it is stylish and chic. Whether you're looking for practical tips on cleaning and organizing, or delicious recipes and cooking techniques to impress your family and friends, I've got you covered. So come join me on this journey of creating a home that's truly your own, where you can relax, unwind, and enjoy the simple pleasures of life.
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